Senior Accountant at The Office of the NYS Comptroller

Do you want a career with a purpose that provides work/life balance? Apply today to join the Office of the New York State Comptroller.

No exam required under the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide (NY HELPS) Program:

Duties Include:

Assists higher-level accountants in the activities of an assigned accounting operation.
• Maintains manual or automated ledgers including books of account or general ledgers, the classification and recording of transactions, the maintenance of controls and the preparation of required accounting statements and reports.
• Verifies, classifies, and codes financial transactions for input following GAAP and applicable laws, rules and regulations.
• Performs and oversees record-keeping and required fiscal reporting for State and federally funded agency programs by interpreting guidelines, instructions, and monitoring schedules and reports.
• Assists in budget preparation by compiling necessary data.
• Monitors revenue collection to determine if revenue goals are being met.

Recommends revisions and assists in the evaluation of accounting or auditing methods and procedures. Assists in determining if new or revised procedures are required.
• Updates or assists in updating systems and procedures and supporting schedules, forms and reports in response to changes in law.
• Designs or assists in the design of special accounting schedules, forms, and reports and recommends changes as needed.

Provides advice and assistance to impacted State and local jurisdictions, and private sector concerning accounting matters. Advice is based on GAAP principles, theories, concepts, and practices, and relevant body of laws, rules, and regulations.
• Communicates verbally and in writing to explain program status, accounting system and procedures followed, and the implications of legislation on assigned accounting program.
• Provides advice and assistance to accounting personnel in other jurisdictions on applicable accounting regulations, methods, and procedures prescribed.
• Answers questions and resolves problems from program staff regarding financial or accounting requirements.

Non-Competitive Qualifications for appointment under NY HELPS Program:
For appointment to the ACCOUNTANT TRAINEE 1 you must have:
• A bachelor's or higher degree in accounting, auditing, or taxation.
OR
• A bachelor's or higher degree with 24 semester credit hours in accounting, auditing, or taxation courses.
*Note that courses such as business law, economics, statistics, and most finance courses, although taken as part of an accounting curriculum, cannot be counted toward the 24 semester credit hours.

For appointment to the ACCOUNTANT TRAINEE 2 you must have:
All requirements for appointment to Accountant Trainee 1 AND
• A master’s degree or higher degree in accounting, auditing, or taxation.
OR
• One year of professional experience in accounting/auditing or financial internal or field auditing, where you were responsible for the full range of activities in the design and/or review, analysis and management of accounting systems, resulting in the preparation of, or recommendations on, financial statements in accord with generally accepted accounting principles.

For appointment to the SENIOR ACCOUNTANT (full journey level) you must have:
All requirements for appointment to Accountant Trainee 2 AND
• Two years of professional experience in accounting/auditing or financial internal or field auditing, where you were responsible for the full range of activities in the design and/or review, analysis and management of accounting systems, resulting in the preparation of, or recommendations on, financial statements in accord with generally accepted accounting principles.
OR
• A master's or higher degree in accounting, auditing, or taxation AND one year of professional experience in accounting/auditing or financial internal or field auditing, where you were responsible for the full range of activities in the design and/or review, analysis and management of accounting systems, resulting in the preparation of, or recommendations on, financial statements in accord with generally accepted accounting principles.
OR
• A currently valid Certified Public Accountant license and registration issued by New York State.

OR

Competitive Minimum Qualifications:
You must be currently reachable on the appropriate eligible list for this title, eligible under the 55 b/c program (see below), or eligible to transfer to this title under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law.

To determine if you your current Civil Service titles is eligible for transfer to this title, visit the Career Mobility GOT-IT website: Career Mobility Office » GOT-IT (ny.gov)

Appointments via transfer must not result in a second, consecutive transfer with an advancement of more than two S-grades or one M-grade.

Depending on qualifications, you may be required to serve a 1 or 2-year traineeship that leads to the full level grade 18 position.

Desired Competencies or Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Knowledge and proficiency with computer applications such as Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Ability to manage several activities simultaneously while maintaining accuracy and quality of work.
• Excellent analytical abilities.
• Understands the importance of attention to detail.

How to Apply:

Submit a clear, concise cover letter and resume to OSCHELPS@osc.ny.gov , no later than July 1, 2024. Documents must be sent as unlocked and accessible attachments.

Reference MonsterDiv-Senior Accountant in the subject line of your email and on your cover letter for proper routing.

When responding, please include the reference from this section only.

Be sure to submit an unofficial copy of any transcripts you may have with your cover letter, resume as there are educational requirements for this position.


Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. The Office of the State Comptroller is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to workplace diversity, equity, and inclusion.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION:
The NYS Office of the State Comptroller provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the Division of Human Resources at (518) 474-1924.

TELECOMMUTING:
The Office of the New York State Comptroller (OSC) supports telecommuting where it is reasonable to do so based upon the agency’s mission and operational needs. Generally, employees new to OSC will be restricted from telecommuting for at least 8 calendar weeks. After the initial 8 calendar week restriction, if any employee’s duties and work performance are aligned with telecommuting they may be allowed to do so. Upon approval to telecommute, OSC employees may telecommute up to 5 days per pay period.